The Spokane Slavic Seventh-day Adventist Church, in Spokane, Washington, has seen unexpected growth of their YouTube channel after they began livestreaming services during the pandemic. Their subscriber count grew from 538 in March 2020 to more than 4,940 currently. Since its start in April 2009, the church has uploaded more than 480 videos to their [...]
At Buena Vista Seventh-day Adventist School in Auburn, Washington, first grade teacher Amber Nelson noticed one of her students was feeling down. She asked what was wrong. The little girl looked up with a frown and described her recent eye exam. The doctor said she needed glasses. The little girl was devastated and was convinced [...]
There is nothing ideal about students and teachers forced to cope with remote learning as so many have been doing during the COVID-19 pandemic. And yet, Adventist education across the Northwest experienced many unexpected blessings despite challenging learning environments this past year. This education issue highlights some of the educational silver linings found amidst the [...]
Remote learning has challenged students, teachers and parents alike. And yet, these new uncharted waters have created some decided benefits. Here are five ways Adventist education has grown as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fourteen Northwest academy students received the $500 Caring Heart Award scholarship made possible through three-way funding from the North Pacific Union Conference, local conferences and academies. Students were selected by their schools for exemplifying the spirit of the Caring Heart — a willingness to serve others. The North American Division provided each student with a [...]
Bozeman Church's pastor, Jim Jenkins, and his wife, Sandy, love engaging members in outreach ministries. One of the agencies the Bozeman Church works with is Love INC (In the Name of Christ). Love INC partners up with various churches to serve the needs of Gallatin County residents. Both Jim and Sandy Jenkins have served in [...]
Follow the daily list and in one year you will have read the entire Bible. July 1: 2 Kings 18:13–19:37, Acts 21:1–17, Psalm 149:1–9, Proverbs 18:8 July 2: 2 Kings 20:1–22:2, Acts 21:18–36, Psalm 150:1–6, Proverbs 18:9–10 July 3: 2 Kings 22:3–23:30, Acts 21:37–22:16, Psalm 1:1–6, Proverbs 18:11–12 July 4: 2 Kings 23:31–25:30, Acts 22:17–23:10, [...]
Students, family and faculty gathered May 25, 2021 to celebrate the first graduating class of Amazing Grace Academy in Palmer, Alaska. The senior class invited their teacher, Louis Melchor, to be the graduation speaker. Melchor and the seniors took turns sharing important lessons learned from an unforgettable moment during their first day of school, their [...]
Due to a variety of circumstances, Scappoose Adventist School in Scappoose, Oregon, began the 2019–2020 school year with only 25 students. With the urgent need to increase enrollment, COVID-19 further rocked stability. Adequate equipment for distance-teaching took immediate financial priority. When in-person learning resumed there were new challenges like frequent revisions of complex operational blueprints and staying [...]
There is no fear in love because perfect love casts out all fear …. — 1 John 4:18 Our first year of life together was a roller coaster. I went from nearly leaving the church to convincing my wife that we should be missionaries. After being married for just eight months, Danelle and I found ourselves [...]
